FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order approving a three-year extension for Columbia Gas of Kentucky's Performance-Based Ratemaking (PBR) mechanism, with modifications to the sharing of cost savings between the company and its customers. The PBR mechanism incentivizes Columbia Gas to reduce natural gas costs by comparing its actual costs to benchmarks. Savings are then shared between the company and its customers. The PSC order acknowled  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved revisions to Kenergy Corp.'s budget billing plan. The changes were necessitated by technical limitations in Kenergy's billing software that prevented the simultaneous operation of the "fixed" and "levelized" budget billing options as initially ordered by the PSC. The approved revisions include: * 12-Month Billing Cycle: The "fixed" budget billing plan will now be calculated over 12 months instead of 11, r  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a rate increase for Fountain Run Water District No. 1. The increase is necessary to reflect a rise in the wholesale water price the district pays to its supplier, Glasgow Water Company. The PSC order allows Fountain Run Water District No. 1 to adjust its rates by $0.08 per 1,000 gallons of water. The order also emphasizes the importance of addressing the district's water loss, which has shown significant i  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has officially approved a recent training seminar for water district commissioners. Held on December 3-4, 2024, at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the seminar covered crucial topics including: * Applicable laws and regulations * Risk management * Utility administration The PSC, mandated to enhance commissioner understanding of their responsibilities, determined that the seminar effectively fulfilled this object  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to Western Pulaski County Water District. The CPCN authorizes the district to replace an aging 300,000-gallon elevated water storage tank with a new 1,000,000-gallon tank and install 600 feet of new water main. The PSC found that the existing tank is in poor condition and lacks the capacity to meet current and future water demands in the area. The proj  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has denied a motion to intervene in the rate case filed by Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. The motion was filed by David Smith, a residential and commercial customer of Delta, who argued that the company's rates are "unconscionable" and that service has declined since Delta was acquired by Peoples. In its order, the PSC stated that Mr. Smith did not demonstrate a "special interest" in the proceeding that is not already   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has denied a request from Black Mountain Utility District for an extension to file its 2023 audit report. The PSC acknowledged that the district has made progress in improving its operations, but emphasized the importance of timely financial reporting. The Commission noted that the district's auditor has had sufficient time to complete the audit and recommended the district explore options for expediting future audits,  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 8 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted intervention status to Roger and Janelle Nicolai in a case involving the construction of a wireless communications facility in Grayson County. The Nicolais had previously intervened in a similar case involving the same facility. While that case was initially held in abeyance, it was later dismissed by the PSC. The PSC determined that the Nicolais have a special interest in the proceeding that is not adequat  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a Second Request for Information to Duke Energy Kentucky, Inc. in its ongoing rate case. The request seeks detailed information on various aspects of the company's operations and financial performance, including: * Construction Costs: The PSC is seeking an explanation for significant increases in construction costs for certain projects, particularly in the areas of Smart Grid investments and transmission stat  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order requiring East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. (EKPC) to respond to data requests filed by a group of intervenors in the company's application to construct new generation resources. EKPC filed an application with the PSC in November 2024, seeking approval for various projects, including the construction of new generation resources and the implementation of demand-side management programs. A group of  more